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lcd monitor help???

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86bigtrk

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Hello, I have a question about my visor mounted lcd. I recently installed a rear backup system in my 2002 avalanche. I installed a Starvision Pixelon spv5.8 lcd monitor in the visor. I wired the monitor into the existing wires in the visor that were for the lighted mirror. That way it has power all the time. I was under the understanding that it would stay "black" or standby mode all the time except when I put it into reverse and power the camera, which would give the lcd a video signal, and it would switch on. Well, it doesn't switch on when I give it a video signal. If I use the remote, and turn on the lcd, then I have a terrific picture from the camera, and when the camera is not on, it is a blue screen. Does this sound right? My next question is, if this is how it's gonna be, then can I run a power wire back from my reverse wire in the trailer hitch and power up my lcd with that? Will that draw too much power from the light green wire? I have my backup camera hooked into it already, so it would be the backup camera and lcd both powered by that light green wire. Any other suggestions? I basically want it to come on automatically when I put it into reverse, and then go off when I take it out of reverse. THanks for any input. Andrew R.
 
I'm not to good with instructions, but you could probably contact mike with snakeeyes and he could answer your question.

He makes and sells a really good reverse camera system and even thogh you don't have his system, I'm sure he would help. he's a really good guy to deal with.

He has a banner on the left side of the screen that has his number, i'm not good with putting links in a post.

 
I need some expert help please!!! I recently installed a rear view camera system in my 2002 avalanche, and everything is great, except for the fact that the lcd that I purchased does not come on automatically. I really would like to have to monitor come on automatically whenever i feed it a video signal (like when I put it into reverse and the backup camera gets power) I would also like it to be able to have a mirror image feature. Right now I have a starvision pixelon spv-5.8 monitor. It works great, except, I have to get out the remote and turn it on everytime I put it into reverse. That really stinks. I don't like that at all. Can someone PLEASE suggest a monitor with auto on with the video signal, and mirror image capability? I can't seem to find one anywhere. I have been looking at etronics.com. But the descriptions are very vague. can you suggest somewhere else to look? Thanks so much for your help. Also, I have a bench seat, so I can't really have an in dash monitor. And I have on-star, so I really don't want to get rid of my stock stereo. THanks again. Andrew R.
 
I just don't know your monitor but there were a few older ones that had a jumper inside, and some newer ones that would preset to power-up as soon as it had a power connection. Reverse scan is usually in the camera; a sw or a jumper. But then again, there's lots of cameras!
Good luck!
 
Let's see, "on with the video signal...on with the video signal, hmm." Yes, I've dealt with this issue before.

Basically there are three possible configurations for powering the LCD monitor and it all depends on your manufacturer.

1). 12 volt power goes to the monitor all the time but it doesn't actually power up until it senses a video signal. I believe this is what you were hoping you had and some monitors can do this but most cannot.

2). 12 volt power goes to the monitor but it is switched off (either with a remote or pushbutton). Think of a lamp with the wall-switch "on" but the knob just below the bulb is turned off. You have to actively flip it on every time you want it to come on. This sounds like what you're dealing with and it's a "pain-in-the-butt" way to go,


3). The third way is to set the monitor so that it will turn on automatically (normally-closed or what my manufacturer calls "power direct" mode) when 12 volts is sent there. Think of a lamp again. The wall-switch is off but the knob under the bulb is "on" and ready for you to flip the switch. This is the way most of my systems work. When you shift into reverse it's like flipping the wall-switch.

Tapping into the backup lamps (light green wire) will not hurt anything! A camera/monitor system doesn't draw enough current to affect the lights or overload the circuit at all. Most camera/monitor systems don't even draw 2 amps total, so powering the LCD monitor and camera together in the same circuit as the backup lights is NOT a problem and it should allow you to accomplish way No. 3!

Please call me if I can help or you need further clarification. I'd be happy to hear from you.

Mike
888-773-6767
 
Let's see, "on with the video signal...on with the video signal, hmm." Yes, I've dealt with this issue before.

Basically there are three possible configurations for powering the LCD monitor and it all depends on your manufacturer.

1). 12 volt power goes to the monitor all the time but it doesn't actually power up until it senses a video signal. I believe this is what you were hoping you had and some monitors can do this but most cannot.

2). 12 volt power goes to the monitor but it is switched off (either with a remote or pushbutton). Think of a lamp with the wall-switch "on" but the knob just below the bulb is turned off. You have to actively flip it on every time you want it to come on. This sounds like what you're dealing with and it's a "pain-in-the-butt" way to go,


3). The third way is to set the monitor so that it will turn on automatically (normally-closed or what my manufacturer calls "power direct" mode) when 12 volts is sent there. Think of a lamp again. The wall-switch is off but the knob under the bulb is "on" and ready for you to flip the switch. This is the way most of my systems work. When you shift into reverse it's like flipping the wall-switch.

Tapping into the backup lamps (light green wire) will not hurt anything! A camera/monitor system doesn't draw enough current to affect the lights or overload the circuit at all. Most camera/monitor systems don't even draw 2 amps total, so powering the LCD monitor and camera together in the same circuit as the backup lights is NOT a problem and it should allow you to accomplish way No. 3!

Please call me if I can help or you need further clarification. I'd be happy to hear from you.

Mike
888-773-6767
 
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